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Kia Forte vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,990

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteElementElement
TrimEXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $17,240 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 750 670 670
Total Price $18,850 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $17,990 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,991
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteElementElement
TrimEXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$18,850$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,8550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,995$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$17,990$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,7700-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,220$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteElementElement
TrimEXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75 $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,650$795$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7700-210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelForteElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.4 in
Length170.9 in169.3 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft377.1 ft3

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